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It's been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here's why that's 'actually quite a bad thing'

It's been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here's why that's 'actually quite a bad thing'
In February 2015, the UK recorded a 0% inflation rate as prices had remained stable for a year. This might sound like a dream after recent sky-high inflation rates, but the reality was a stagnant economy and cover for austerity measures. Economists chat to the Big Issue about what Labour can learn from its predecessors' mistakes
Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over 'bats and newts'

Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over 'bats and newts'
Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say

Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say
Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK's entertainment economy is changing
Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK's entertainment economy is changing
Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices
Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices
What impact will Trump's presidency actually have on the UK? Here's everything you need to know

What impact will Trump's presidency actually have on the UK? Here's everything you need to know
Retailers warn there's 'little hope of prices going anywhere but up' – while they make huge profits

Retailers warn there's 'little hope of prices going anywhere but up' – while they make huge profits
Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it's becoming an uncomfortable crisis

Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it's becoming an uncomfortable crisis
Energy bills have pushed UK inflation to 2.3% – and we need 'bold' thinking to bring it back down

Energy bills have pushed UK inflation to 2.3% – and we need 'bold' thinking to bring it back down
Labour must 'learn the lessons' of Donald Trump's election win – or face right-wing surge

Labour must 'learn the lessons' of Donald Trump's election win – or face right-wing surge
Labour's autumn budget was another failure to make real change for disabled people

Labour's autumn budget was another failure to make real change for disabled people
'Back to cost of living crisis': Households will be £770 worse off by next UK election, experts say

'Back to cost of living crisis': Households will be £770 worse off by next UK election, experts say
'It could have been from Gordon Brown': Experts weigh in on how radical Labour's budget really is

'It could have been from Gordon Brown': Experts weigh in on how radical Labour's budget really is
Benefit changes, universal credit and crackdown on fraud: How Labour's budget impacts benefits

Benefit changes, universal credit and crackdown on fraud: How Labour's budget impacts benefits
Universal credit top up of just £25 per week would 'benefit whole of society', study finds

Universal credit top up of just £25 per week would 'benefit whole of society', study finds
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here's how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone

Real change or austerity 2.0? Here's how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Axing 'cruel' two-child benefit cap would reduce cost of poverty by over £3bn

Axing 'cruel' two-child benefit cap would reduce cost of poverty by over £3bn
These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns

These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns
Job market 'cooling' to pre-pandemic levels, experts say, as unemployment slowly falls

Job market 'cooling' to pre-pandemic levels, experts say, as unemployment slowly falls
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?

Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
Dignified quality of life or gaslighting? Tories' 'triple lock plus' pension pledge divides voters

Dignified quality of life or gaslighting? Tories' 'triple lock plus' pension pledge divides voters
From the NHS to levelling up: Here are all the broken promises after 14 years of Tory rule

From the NHS to levelling up: Here are all the broken promises after 14 years of Tory rule
Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over

Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Liz Truss blames the 'deep state' and the 'establishment' for her downfall. Here's why she's wrong

Liz Truss blames the 'deep state' and the 'establishment' for her downfall. Here's why she's wrong
UK recession: What is a recession and what does it mean for me?
